Charlestown, RI

Travel Guide

HG8DHK Waves reaching shore at beach against cloudy sky
Caribbean, Nevis, Charlestown, View of St. Pauls Anglican Church
The Charlestown Breachway. This narrow inlet connects Ninigret Pond with the Atlantic Ocean. During the peak tides, the current can be quite strong. Strong enough to make it difficult, if not impossible, to swim across the short distance. On the right side of the image is East Beach, a magnificent miles long beach. The only way to access it is either by foot, four wheel vehicle ( no paved roads, only sand - and permit is required ) or by boat. #beach
It's one of the last summer-like days in late September and the weather could not have been better. I'm at the entrance of the Charlestown Breachway. Here, the Atlantic Ocean flows into Ninigret Pond, a salt water estuary. It's a perfect get-away-from-it-all spot. The current can run through here pretty fast between tides. #beach
Last days of Summer. This is a path from Ninigret Pond to the Atlantic Ocean. #beach

Where to stay in Charlestown

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Downtown Charlestown

Downtown Charlestown might not have many top sights, but Fantastic Umbrella Factory and Ninigret Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Charlestown
Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

3 out of 5
55 Whitehall Avenue Mystic CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥11,602 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
￥11,602
￥13,343 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mystic. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,480 reviews)
Staff is awesome

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
425 E Main Rd Middletown RI
The price is ￥17,487 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
￥17,487
￥19,935 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Middletown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
Great hotel restaurant delicious staff is Excellent

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
Hilton Mystic

Hilton Mystic

3.5 out of 5
20 Coogan Blvd Mystic CT
The price is ￥18,119 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
￥18,119
￥20,837 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mystic. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
All excellent.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Hilton Mystic
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Island House Newport

Island House Newport

4 out of 5
37 Memorial Blvd Newport RI
Stay at this aparthotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Thames Street and Newport Mansions are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Excellent space, and great sleeping too !

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Island House Newport
Oceancliff Resort I & II

Oceancliff Resort I & II

4 out of 5
65 Ridge Rd Newport RI
Book a stay at this business-friendly condo in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Thames Street and Newport Mansions are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (63 reviews)
Fix the window cranks, paper holder came off and water pressure seemed kinda low .. however the water was nice and warm .. absolutely loved the fireplace and how spacious the rooms were . Though I would come back again on new years it’s was quiet 😊

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Oceancliff Resort I & II
Dog Friendly Cottages w/ easy access to Newport, beaches, trails and vineyards

Dog Friendly Cottages w/ easy access to Newport, beaches, trails and vineyards

Middletown RI
Stay at this cottage in Middletown. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Thames Street and Newport ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (178 reviews)
Clean, great location 10-15 minutes to several activities. Everything you need provided. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Dog Friendly Cottages w/ easy access to Newport, beaches, trails and vineyards
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Popular places to visit

Beautiful starry sky over the Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Rhode Island.

Frosty Drew Observatory

Enjoy an outing to Frosty Drew Observatory during your stay in Charlestown. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the casinos in the area.

Frosty Drew Observatory

Ninigret Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ninigret Park, a lovely green space in Charlestown. Wander the beaches and waterfront while you're in the area.

Ninigret Park

Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge

You can take time to visit Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge during your travels to Charlestown. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the casinos in the area.

Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge

Burlingame State Park Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Burlingame State Park Beach during your trip to Charlestown? Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's sunsets.

Burlingame State Park Beach

Fantastic Umbrella Factory

Enjoy an outing to Fantastic Umbrella Factory during your stay in Charlestown. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Fantastic Umbrella Factory

Burlingame State Park

You can take time to visit Burlingame State Park during your travels to Charlestown. Wander the beaches and waterfront while you're in the area.

Burlingame State Park

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